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FN59 GUD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,936 mi
Last recorded191,936 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 191,936 miles

Emissons too clean to test

Fail 28 Oct 2025 191,936 miles

Emissons too clean to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 184,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 175,473 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Cracked* (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Lower Rear Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear Bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Front To Rear Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Front To Rear Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 166,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Cracked* (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Lower Rear Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear Bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Front To Rear Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Front To Rear Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 157,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 152,433 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 152,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2019 144,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint that points upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,349 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,357 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nail in n/s r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 36,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,058 miles

all four tyres low on tread

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FN59 GUD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN59 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN59 GUD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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